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S_ED_2023A 03/01/2023 01:36:45 PM Committee Summary

PUBLIC
STAFF SUMMARY OF MEETING
SENATE COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION
Date 03/01/2023
Attendance
Fields X
Kolker X
Lundeen X
Rich X
Van Winkle X
Marchman X
Buckner X
Time 01:36:45 PM to 02:41:07 PM
Place SCR 357
This Meeting was called to order by Buckner
This Report was prepared by Rachel Kurtz-Phelan
Hearing Items Action Taken
SB23-071 Postponed Indefinitely
SB23-149 Amended, referred to Senate Appropriations

SB23-071 - Postponed Indefinitely
01:37:01 PM  
Senator Danielson,
sponsor, presented Senate Bill 23-071, which concerns allowing school districts
the right to judicial review of the "Education Accountability Act
of 2009."  She made opening comments and asked committee to postpone
the bill indefinitely.
01:38:05 PM  
Committee members
made comments.


01:40:54 PM
 Motion Postpone Senate Bill 23-071 indefinitely.
Moved Marchman
Seconded
Fields Excused
Kolker Yes
Lundeen Yes
Rich Excused
Van Winkle Yes
Marchman Yes
Buckner Yes
Final YES: 5   NO: 0   EXC: 2   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



SB23-149 - Amended, referred to Senate Appropriations

01:41:06 PM  
Senator Coleman,
sponsor, presented Senate Bill 23-149, which concerns the creation of a
program to provide higher education financial assistance to students who
perform youth mentorship.  He provided opening remarks on the bill.
01:46:20 PM  
Elycia Braswell Cook, representing Big Brothers Big Sisters Colorado, testified in support of the bill.
01:51:16 PM  
Larry Thomas, representing himself and Faith Bridge, testified in support of the bill.
01:53:49 PM  
Vernon Jones Jr., representing himself, testified in support of the bill.
01:56:33 PM  
Maya Moorman, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.
01:59:12 PM  
The panel of witnesses answered questions from the committee.
02:04:02 PM  
Draney Melville, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.
02:07:43 PM  
Dane Washington Sr., representing himself and Kids Above Everything, testified in support of the bill.
02:12:16 PM  
Jack Johnson, representing Disability Law Colorado, testified in support of the bill.
02:12:26 PM  
The panel of witnesses answered questions from the committee.
02:14:11 PM  
Dr. Cynthia Armendariz, representing Colorado Opportunity Scholarship Initiative, answered questions from the committee.
02:17:58 PM  
Senator Coleman distributed
and explained amendment L.001 (Attachment A).
02:20:27 PM  
Ms. Braswell Cook came back to the table to answer questions from the committee. Senator Coleman answered questions from the committee. Committee discussion ensued.


02:36:03 PM
 Motion Adopt amendment L.001
Moved Marchman
Seconded
Fields
Kolker
Lundeen
Rich
Van Winkle
Marchman
Buckner
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection
02:36:25 PM  
Senator Coleman distributed
and explained amendment L.002 (Attachment B).


02:37:15 PM
 Motion Adopt amendment L.002
Moved Marchman
Seconded
Fields
Kolker
Lundeen
Rich
Van Winkle
Marchman
Buckner
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection
02:37:24 PM  
Senator Coleman provided closing comments on the bill.
02:37:36 PM  
Committee members gave closing comments on the bill.


02:40:53 PM
 Motion Refer Senate Bill 23-149, as amended, to the Committee on Appropriations.
Moved Marchman
Seconded
Fields Yes
Kolker Yes
Lundeen No
Rich No
Van Winkle No
Marchman Yes
Buckner Yes
Final YES: 4   NO: 3   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS


02:41:07 PM   The committee adjourned.






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